Destination Wedding Planning Checklist and Countdown

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TEN MONTHS TO A YEAR OUT

EIGHT TO TEN MONTHS OUT:

SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS OUT:

  • Research group excursions; plan one per day.
  • Research accommodations for guests and reserve a block of rooms.
  • Select attendant attire.
  • Launch your wedding website.

FOUR TO SIX MONTHS OUT:

  • Order invitations.
  • Finalize florals, décor, rentals and cake.
  • Launch your wedding website.
  • Apply for a marriage license.

TWO TO FOUR MONTHS OUT:

  • Send invitations and a schedule of group events.
  • Plan the welcome party and rehearsal dinner.
  • Finalize menus.
  • Confirm the hair-and-makeup trial and day-of-appointments.
  • Schedule dress fittings.

ONE MONTH OUT:

ON ARRIVAL:

  • Meet with your officiant to review the timeline, event spaces and ceremony.
  • Arrange for your gown to be steamed.
  • Distribute welcome bags to your guests’ rooms.

THE WEDDING DAY:

  • All done — start your happily ever after!

Contact us at info@southcountyri.com for help planning your South County wedding.